On August 27, at the Government headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Australian Senate President Sue Lines on the occasion of the Senate President's official visit to Vietnam, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked Australia for implementing many practical and effective cooperation projects, supporting Vietnam in many fields from defense - security, capacity building training, science and technology. technology, innovation and climate change; We suggest that the two sides actively coordinate to concretize the high-level agreements that have been reached and continue to deepen cooperation commensurate with the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The two leaders agreed to continue promoting dialogue, sharing information, and enhancing mutual understanding and trust; deepen defense and security cooperation; Promote economic cooperation to achieve greater efficiency, including promoting investment and trade, striving to soon bring trade turnover to the target of 20 billion USD and double two-way investment in 2-1. Next 3 years; Deploy new potential fields of the two countries such as green economy, digital economy, circular economy, cooperation on digital transformation, science and technology and innovation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked Australia for continuing to support Vietnam in English training for officers and support Vietnam in participating in United Nations peacekeeping.
The two leaders also agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between localities, contributing to strengthening mutual understanding between the people of the two countries. The President of the Australian Senate affirmed that Australia always cares about and creates favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Australia, noting the proposal to facilitate visa issuance for Vietnamese citizens and international students coming to Australia.
The two leaders commented that as the regional and international situation continues to develop in a complex and unpredictable manner, many new security and strategic challenges have arisen, affecting many aspects of the security and development environment of the countries. Countries in the region, Vietnam and Australia need to strengthen consultation, information sharing, policy assessment and coordination, cooperate closely at regional and international forums, and actively contribute to building The Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region is peaceful, stable, cooperative, and prosperous, with ASEAN playing a central role.
The President of the Australian Senate affirmed Australia's consistent stance on the East Sea issue, supporting the principled stance of Vietnam and ASEAN in ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation; Resolve disputes by peaceful means on the basis of respect for international law, especially UNCLOS 1982.
